Tuesday Temptation - Cupcakes!

It may not be what the doctor ordered but it's sure to put a smile on someone's face. Remind them to take time to enjoy the little things in life... like cupcakes! Include this recipe in a card or hand deliver a batch to enjoy!

Here's the yummy recipe: Red Velvet Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting

Friday Favorites - Time for a pint!

Well it is Friday after all! After a long week of creating, promoting, filling orders and life... it's time to fire up the grill and sit out in front of the fire pit and enjoy a cold pint of Guinness!

1. Liam Parkinson - It is that time 2. Yayforfidgetart - I'll have a pint 8x10 print 3. 2Boos - Special St. Patrick's Day Photography Guinness Theme 4. Tanya Bond - Patty the rat drinking Guinness in a quiet pub 5. Beth Berg - Guinness ACEO

First Art Fair - City Park Pavillion - Denver

I did it! Got my first one under my belt. As you can see from this picture I am an early bird. I learned a lot from this one. Mostly about getting inventory ready and set up. I really enjoyed preparing for this and now ready for more. I had the best time going to thrift stores to look for display items. Surprisingly, I found exactly what I was looking for. So lucky!

I also met some great fellow Etsians selling. Great to meet the artist in person. I love the way we all have a different approach to table display. Saw some great ideas. Can't wait for the next one!

Happy Mother's Day!

Hope all moms have a great Mother's Day! It's funny when the day comes and you become a parent and all of a sudden you realize how hard it must have been for your mom. I used to make my mom cry right before church because my socks didn't match, had to have my food separated, talked too much, etc... All I can say, I hope I can be as great of a mom to my daughter. Truly... thanks mom!

Friday Favorites - Simply Beautiful!

Every morning I am greeted by the birds right outside my studio window singing sweet melodies. Puts me in a good mood... and coffee helps as well. Lately I can't get enough of all shades of aqua and silver. Here are some of my recent finds on Etsy.

1. MudPuppy -Pair of Ceramic Birds 2. Lisa Hopkins Design - Below the Surface Necklace 3. Leatherwood Designs - Icy Blue Aquamarine Sterling Silver Dangle Earrings - Mariner
4. The Broken Plate - Blue Temporama Mod Atomic Broken Plate Pendant on Sterling Chain 5. Nature and Art - Winter Reflections 2

Hello Hola Bonjour

Lost touch with that special friend far away? Sometimes an email or a Facebook post just doesn't cut it. Send a card. A fun international hello is sure to put a smile on their face. And cards can make a great keepsake by putting in a small frame. Hope you and a friend can enjoy my birdie speech bubble hello card.

Mother's Day Brunch Idea

I love Gruyère cheese and recently went to the French restaurant Brasserie Ten Ten in Boulder. I had the best ham and cheese crepes. So savory! Now I am on a mission to make them at home. Crossing my fingers I can conquer the crepes. And if I can do it... then Mother's Day brunch will be an extra special delight!


Ham and Gruyère Crepes

Authentic Black Forest ham is produced in the Black Forest region of Bavaria, in southwestern Germany. There, the hams are cold smoked over beech wood or pine from nearby forests, producing meat with an intense smoky-sweet flavor and velvety texture.

Gruyère is a hard yellow cheese made from cow's milk, named after the town of Gruyères in Switzerland.

Feeling inspired? Here's the recipe I will be trying: Ham and Gruyère Crepes